by Elizabeth Ann | May 22, 2025 | Articles, Massachusetts vs. Karen Read, Trial Watch
Credentials Under Crossfire As the Karen Read trial enters its most heated chapters, a pivotal moment arrived in the form of expert witness Shanon Burgess — and with it, a spectacle that had little to do with data and much to do with degrees. Burgess, a digital...
by Elizabeth Ann | May 18, 2025 | Articles, Insights, Justice & Reform
Meet the Real Jury: One Trial, Twelve Personalities, Zero Chill. Let’s be honest: jury duty isn’t exactly what Hollywood made it out to be. You show up expecting twelve solemn thinkers united in a quest for justice—and instead, you get a caffeine-deprived circus of...
by Elizabeth Ann | May 16, 2025 | Articles, Politics & Power
Elon Musk’s vision of a spacefaring future just landed on Earth—in the form of a brand-new Texas city. As of May 2025, Starbase is officially a municipality, making it the newest city in Texas. Nestled in Cameron County near Boca Chica, the area surrounding SpaceX’s...
by Elizabeth Ann | May 9, 2025 | Favorite Things, Financial Toolbox
Quick Overview Fidelity Investment platform is ideal for both beginners and experienced investors as a full-service investment service. With no account minimums, low-cost index funds, and a wide array of tools for retirement planning, stock trading, and portfolio...
by Elizabeth Ann | May 8, 2025 | Creative Toolbox, Favorite Things
Quick Overview Canva is an easy-to-use online design platform that empowers anyone to create beautiful graphics, social media posts, presentations, and more — no fancy design skills required. With thousands of templates and drag-and-drop simplicity, Canva makes...